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28th November 2024

Dozens of weddings in limbo as popular cake maker collapses

A South Australian cake making business, which specialises in wedding cakes, has fallen into liquidation, leaving dozens of celebrations in the lurch.

Award-winning SA winery’s huge debts revealed

The huge debt pile amassed by SA’s Fox Creek Wines in the lead up to its collapse has been revealed, as administrators search for a buyer to save the business.

Simon Birmingham to quit politics

Senior federal Liberal politician Simon Birmingham will quit politics, delivering a pointed message in his valedictory speech.

Accused jogger harasser says new charge a ‘misunderstanding’

Already accused of harassing jogging women, this law student is now facing a trespassing charge – which he says is all about picking oranges.

Penbo: Bizarre snub confirms Qantas is now a national joke

You’re not a national carrier if foreign airlines do a better job of serving Australians than you will, writes David Penberthy.

‘Scared the sh*tter out of me’: Beach house inferno drama revealed

Before an alleged fiery stunt backfired, a Goolwa South holiday home was hugely popular on Airbnb, and rather polarising with neighbours.

Watch: R-rated gaffe in parliament hot mic slip

Parliament got unexpectedly sweary on Thursday night when one of the frustrated pollies was caught out by a hot mic. Watch the video.

Police hunt for duo after crash chaos leaves trail of destruction

Police are hunting for two men who fled the scene after a car smashed into a business, sideswiped another vehicle, and ploughed through a garden before crashing into a home.

Insomniac ex-student won’t let uni’s expulsion rest

A former student has taken the University of Adelaide to court, claiming bias and a lack of empathy for insomnia, over his “exclusion” from dentistry.

Burgoyne’s surprise move after Port AFL snub

After being overlooked for a father-son nomination by Port Adelaide, Rome Burgoyne – the son of premiership player Peter Burgoyne – has decided on his next football move.

Is this cake the best sweet treat in Adelaide?

Our SA Weekend food reviewer had high expectations of this new restaurant offering Modern Australian with a Middle Eastern twist in the ‘burbs. Here’s how it rated.

‘Genocide’: Lidia Thorpe storms parliament after ban

Rogue senator Lidia Thorpe has barged into the Senate a day after she was suspended over her wild stoush with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

Widowed wife breaks down as alleged killer pleads not guilty

A woman whose husband died after he was struck by a car while riding a scooter broke down outside court after his alleged killer pleaded not guilty.

How a couple saved thousands by living on a houseboat

A couple gave up life on land to live on a houseboat – and doing so saved them close to $3000 a year. Now, it could be your turn.

Is this SA’s answer to Banksy? Mystery artwork appears in town

A replica of Mount Gambier’s controversial, and very blue, sculpture has been erected by two unidentified artists ‘at no cost to the taxpayer’.

SA hospo legends team up for epic Tasting Australia event

A famed chef and the team behind one of SA’s most revered restaurants will team up to deliver an iconic experience at next year’s Tasting Australia.

Crime survivors ungagged as foul killer returns to court

Victims can no longer be censored in court thanks to new laws – but the survivor who brought about the change says the government has ignored him once again.

Ukraine on air raid alert; Putin orders ‘Satan 2’ nuke for war

Ukraine has ordered it’s people to take shelter following reports of inbound missiles targeting several locations, as Vladimir Putin ordered a deadly nuclear weapon to be battle-re...

Slipper favourite drowns in freak accident

A star two-year-old has drowned following a freak incident at the Randwick racecourse after competing in a barrier trial on Tuesday.

‘Hit hard’: Big issue Aussie teens stress about the most

Climate change and mental health have been eclipsed by a new issue that has Australia’s youth fearing now and for the future.

‘Another Kane Lambert’: VFL star hunts Port SSP spot

North Melbourne VFL captain Jack Watkins – likened by his coach to Kane Lambert – has moved in with his great mate and Port Adelaide star Zak Butters as he eyes his AFL chance.

Men charged after terrifying armed robbery at IGA supermarket

A duo who allegedly robbed an IGA supermarket while brandishing what appeared to be a firearm have been arrested and will face court today.